The Charter does not grant EU institutions (the European Commission) a general power to intervene in fundamental rights issues in EU countries.

The Commission can only intervene when EU law comes into play, for example when a national measure applies EU law in a manner incompatible with the charter.

Bodies

The following bodies can possibly help you with issues you think are infringing your fundamental rights:

1. EU Court of Justice

You can bring a case before the Court if you believe an EU legal act violates your fundamental rights (as either an individual or organisation). Under certain conditions, the Court can annul such an act.

You cannot take action directly against another individual or organisation or government through the Court of Justice.

3. Fundamental Rights Agency

The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights provides assistance and expertise on fundamental rights to EU institutions and EU member governments when they implement EU law.

It collects and publishes data on how these rights are observed in all EU countries, within the scope of EU law.

Last update:
13/09/2018

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